Iran diplomat, Trump adviser Musk hold secret talks; Tehran says it has no assassination plot

New York (IANS) In apparent attempts by Iran to prepare for the return of Donald Trump as US President, a senior diplomat had a secret meeting with Elon Musk, a top adviser to the President-elect, and separately Teheran assured the US government that…

Sudanese army says repulsed paramilitary forces attack in western Sudan, killing over 80

Port Sudan (IANS) The Command of the 6th Infantry Division of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) announced that it had repelled an attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on El Fasher, the capital city of North Darfur State in western Sudan.

Baku talks: Over 80 world leaders promise commitments on climate action

Baku (IANS) The two-day World Leaders Climate Ambition Summit concluded on Wednesday with significant momentum, as more than 80 heads of state and world leaders making speeches, showing progress, and announcing new commitments on climate action. 

India sends 15 tonnes of humanitarian aid to floods-hit Nigeria

New Delhi (IANS) India sent 15 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Nigeria on Thursday to assist the West African country in dealing with the impact of devastating floods that left hundreds of people dead. 

In addition to this, India also announced…

Honoured by the world: PM Modi's record number of highest civilian awards

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a leader to have received a record number of civilian honours -- amounting to 14 -- from numerous countries, highlighting his leadership and India's growing stature on the global stage. 

These…

Indonesia's Mt. Ibu erupts, triggers second-highest aviation alert

Jakarta (IANS) Mount Ibu, located in Indonesia's North Maluku province, erupted on Thursday, sending a column of ash up to 3 km high and prompting the second-highest aviation alert, according to the Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation…

Lalabalavu sworn in as President of Fiji

Suv (IANS) Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu was sworn in as the seventh President of Fiji at the State House in national capital Suva on Tuesday. 

Lalabalavu, the former Speaker of Parliament, was elected after getting 37 votes at the end of October,…

Five-fold increase in India-Russia bilateral trade: Russian Deputy PM

New Delhi/Moscow (IANS) Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov on Tuesday confirmed Moscow's intentions to conclude a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the Eurasian Economic Union and India -- as well as a bilateral agreement…

Donald Trump calls on Putin to de-escalate Ukraine conflict

New York (IANS) US President-elect Donald Trump urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to avoid any escalation in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine in a recent phone call. The call, made from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, comes just days after…

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi eruption displaces over 12,000 as danger zone expands

<!-- wp:paragraph -->Jakarta (IANS) Mount Lewotobi, located in Indonesia's Nusa Tenggara province, erupted again on Monday, forcing more than 12,000 residents to evacuate, according to the Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Centre…